EDC 430/1 - Secondary Science Teaching Methods

Agenda for Class 05: What are some Strategies for Teaching Science for Understanding?

Goal: Apply a process for planning lessons for understanding.

Due before class:

• Read: Gallagher Chapter 5
• Write a brief lesson description.

Activities

• Reactions: School 2.0.
• Apply what we've learned to plan a unit for either photosynthesis or kinematics.
  • What have we learned?
  • What are the key concepts and skills that we should teach? Why are they important? Why are these hard for students?
  • If time permits: Let's continue to develop some lessons: (Use the RI LP Template to create a blank lesson plan.)
    • F08 Class LP 1
    • F08 Class LP 2
    • F08 Class LP 3
    • F08 Class LP 4
    • F08 Class LP 5
    • Photosynthesis
  • Before Friday: Offer suggestions and feedback.

Week's Assignments

• Due Friday, October 10rd.
  • Complete Observation/Reflection #2